There’s always something to do in the Columbia area! We’ve worked to help you keep your sanity by bringing these October activities all together in one easy guide so you don’t miss a thing! We’ll update with new additions as they come.
Don’t forget to check out our Resources Page for all our local guides – parks & playgrounds, indoor play areas, kids eat free, kid-friendly hiking spots, photographers, preschools, local shopping, and more!
*Please note – While we make every effort to crosscheck current links and event details on our guides, we always encourage you to do the same before making final plans. If details are missing or incorrect, please let us know so that we can correct them.
Santa’s Swingin’ Christmas Party
Columbia Marionette Theater 401 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC, United StatesJoin Tinkle and Winkle, two of Santa’s elves, as they plan a party at the North Pole while he is delivering presents around the world! But when a storm appears […]
Meeting Street Artisan Market
Interactive Art Park 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC, United StatesThere are new options for afternoon shopping on Saturdays in West Columbia. The Meeting Street Artisan Market has new hours, 11 AM – 3 PM, beginning this Saturday, August 6, […]
Santa Train
South Carolina Railroad Museum 110 Industrial Park Rd., Winnsboro, SC, United StatesSanta returns to the Rockton, Rion and Western Railroad. As you enjoy your ride through the countryside of Fairfield County, he will walk the train during the ride and talk […]
Santa’s Swingin’ Christmas Party
Columbia Marionette Theater 401 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC, United StatesJoin Tinkle and Winkle, two of Santa’s elves, as they plan a party at the North Pole while he is delivering presents around the world! But when a storm appears […]
Columbia City Ballet Nutcracker
Koger Center 1051 Greene Street, Columbia, SC, United StatesNutcracker, Columbia’s holiday family tradition, has the distinction of being Koger Center for the Arts’ first Nutcracker production and longest consecutively running annual arts event.
Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo
Riverbanks Zoo 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, South CarolinaStroll through the Zoo and discover nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns inspired by nature. From pollinators and plants to endangered (and even extinct) animals, guests will be dazzled by awe-inspiring […]
Firefly Holiday Lights
Segra Park Bull Street, Columbia, SC, United StatesYour favorite Midlands holiday tradition returns bigger and brighter for its second year at Segra Park this November and December! Walk through the winter wonderland that includes MORE lights, MORE […]
Carolina Lights
SC Fairgrounds 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC, United StatesExperience the magic of the holiday season at the South Carolina State Fair’s 5th annual downtown drive-through light show. The drive-through light experience will feature more than 100 stunning individual […]
Holiday Lights on the River
Saluda Shoals - East Entrance 6071 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC, United StatesRepeats every day until Sun Dec 31 2023. Wednesday, November 22, 2023 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Midlands Largest Drive-Through Light Show! Experience the magic as Saluda Shoals Park comes alive in […]
Columbia City Ballet Nutcracker
Koger Center 1051 Greene Street, Columbia, SC, United StatesNutcracker, Columbia’s holiday family tradition, has the distinction of being Koger Center for the Arts’ first Nutcracker production and longest consecutively running annual arts event.
